sudden

Definition

  • noun: an unexpected occurrence
  • adjective: happening or coming unexpectedly
  • adjective: happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected
  • synonyms: emergency, unexpected, unusual

Examples

  • There were no instances of the disease here until it 'suddenly' appeared last year.

  • The director's 'sudden' departure leaves the organization's future uncertain.

  • I was walking down the street when, 'all of a sudden', it started raining.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh yes! You best hope that the good lord get his ass here quick, huh. Maybe he'll forgive your sins, you know maybe he won't ... You just sudden commend it to the lord. Through Jesus Christ, the lord of all reality and mercy ... Get away. Get away. (..)
    2015 The Revenant